What the heck is going on with my body?

[Schrup]

I'm 41 & had my first admittance to a hospital 2 weeks ago for a badly abused gallbladder. They shot me up with 2mg of Diluadid (YAY heavy narcotics) every 2 hours for 2 days then cut the poor thing out. I should be fully detoxed by tomorrow from all the narcotics I've been on, I've heard it takes 4 days.

I'm not a good patient & my wife, who works at the hospital, was pissed about my behavior after I woke up in recovery until they released me 1.5 hours later. I just wanted the hell out of there & wasn't listening to any BS excuses. Next time I'll go to a different hospital to save my wife any embarrassment, hopefully not for another 41 years.

[bigchillcar]

+1 on glucosamine. take it daily, not just hear and there. makes a hell of a difference for a 40-year old weight trainer who lifts 5 days a week.
ryan

[Hetmann]

I'm 51 and I don't ski the bumps like I used to. I still work out and am thinner now than when I was in my 40's. I wake up with more aches and pains and I tend to fall asleep when watching TV. Other than that I'm still the same old me. Listen to your body, but don't give up on staying active.

[scottmandue]

At my age I find sixteen ounce curls help eliminate pain... just keep your elbow on the bar and a firm grip on the glass.

[Por_sha911]

Originally posted by Evans, Marv
Getting old sucks, and don't let anybody try to tell you different.

Getting old is tough but it beats the alternatives.
At 50, my motto is "I don't mind getting older, I just refuse to become an old fart"

[LeeH]

If you try glucosamine, stick with it for a couple of months. A dozen years of playing soccer had really left my knees in bad shape. My wife bought me a bottle of glucosamine and opened it so I wouldn't be able to return it. I was convinced it was a waste of time and money. A month or so later my knees really started feeling better. I've taken it daily since.

[JavaBrewer]

Ok so it's nearly 2 years later...I'm approaching 46 (November)...I don't know how I'm going to make it to 60+. My knees and shoulders are ruined. I can't run anymore and lifting weights feels good at first but once the muscles relax I'm in more pain again. I hate downing 800 mg of IBU before doing anything physical. I cannot rise from a seated position without a groan. I'm going to give the Costco Joint Juice a try.

[Hugh R]

Lifting weights and running are really bad for you. You put strain on joints that aren't meant to have that kind of shock. Try low impact like yoga. I know several people who used to run who now have rebuilt knees.

[dd74]

David - ride a bike, walk or swim. Running isn't that good for older bodies.

[pwd72s]

Truth...a sad one. NOBODY beats father time. Not even a guy putting on a Jets uniform...

(edit) The age related body changes don't end your life, they just alter it.

[nostatic]

Tai Chi - I'm doing a class twice a week. Contrary to popular belief, it isn't just slow movements...depends on the style and the particulars. We're doing push hands right now and the sparring is pretty aerobic, even though you don't move your feet

Had to go to ortho to get a shot in my shoulder for bursitis/tendonitis that wouldn't go away. Hurts to put on a jacket. I still manage to ride the bike every day though, and pedal the bicycle to meditation on Sunday's. Need to get the bicycle offroad too with the boy.

[Seahawk]

Originally Posted by dd74

David - ride a bike, walk or swim. Running isn't that good for older bodies.

How true. I only play basketball once a week now, almost never run. I ride bikes a bunch, play a lot of over 40 baseball and stretch, just getting into Yoga. I also found one of those Ab Loungers on CL for $20.00. I love it, my back hasn't felt better in years.

I know the elliptical is a ghey as well, but it works for me.

[Mule]

Steroids Dude, steroids!

[Burnin' oil]

Not to brag, but I am in tremendous shape for a 67 year old.

[Shaun @ Tru6]

Definitely don't run, and anyone younger, heed that now. I used to do Harvard Stadiums (up and down each set of steps there and back) and could do a sub 5 minute mile in my prime. Knees are really starting to feel it these days. in September I'm devoting some real time to rehabilitating my knees.

[carnutzzz]

Straight bar curls are tough on wrists- don't do them.

Start doing some yoga.

Originally Posted by cantdrv55

A few months ago I suffered tendonitis on my right wrist and forearm from doing straight bar barbell curls. Not heavy weight, loads I used to be able to lift without issue.

When it was warmer, I went kayaking every weekend. While my shoulders and neck got bigger, my shoulder joints ached all the time. I used to do shoulder shrugs with heavy loads without issue.

Today I sprained my left wrist while awkwardly lifting a collapsible gurney (no corpse on the cart). Not a heavy table at all , just unwieldy. I'm away from home so can't get in to see my doctor but I'm pretty sure from the swelling that my wrist is sprained.

Are these signs of aging? I'm only 42!

What do you think of glucosamine?

[carnutzzz]

Originally Posted by Hugh R

Lifting weights and running are really bad for you. You put strain on joints that aren't meant to have that kind of shock. Try low impact like yoga. I know several people who used to run who now have rebuilt knees.

Actually- the human body WAS made to run. It's the distances some people subject themselves to, and the surfaces that people choose to run on that cause problems.

Notice how we can run and still keep our head still and pointed forward? Evolutionary design which allowed us to chase down prey. A pig cannot do that for example.

[IROC]

Originally Posted by Shaun 84 Targa

Definitely don't run, and anyone younger, heed that now.

I hear this all the time, but then I show up at a local 5k race and there's a bunch of old people entered that have been running for decades and they're perfectly fine. I'd rather run for the next 40 years and maybe have some knee pain than vapor lock in 20 years from sitting on the couch.

I started running about two years ago (at age 42) and have had zero problems. My advice - if you're going to run, invest in some good shoes and replace them often.

[JavaBrewer]

Originally Posted by dd74

David - ride a bike, walk or swim. Running isn't that good for older bodies.

When I hear the term "older bodies" I think of my Dad... Somehow I still think of myself as being 25-30 and very fit - then someone takes a picture of me and I am shocked how old & fat I look. Or like I said - rise from a seated position and feel every joint and muscle complain.

I love running because all you need, other than healthy knees and back, is a pair of running shoes and a spare 40 minutes. We are very fortunate to live in a city that enforced a very extensive recreational trail system as developments grew. Just out my front door there's 25+ miles of compressed dirt trails linking the various home developments, schools, parks, and downtown shopping areas. Other than infrequent street crossings I don't have to deal with concrete and cars.

I despise swimming so that's out. I continue to bike and will have to pick up the pace there I guess. Still, I'm going to try a glucosamine for a couple months in hopes of gaining a bit of relief.

[VINMAN]

At 43 Im still doing most of the activities I did back in my 20's. I'm probably in better shape and condition then most of the 20 somethings in my firehouse. The only problem now, is when I push myself , the recovery time is a little bit longer. I'm starting to feel old injuries from way back.